Alcohol is a substance that produces a variety of drunken states and effects persons is a variety of ways. When alcohol is mixed with other narcotics or drugs it can produce very dangerous effects and death. Alcohol is used many different products.

- One can of Beer (12 oz, 4-5% alcohol)
- One glass of Wine (4oz, 12% alcohol)
- One shot of most Liquors (1oz, 40-50% alcohol)

Signs and Symptoms
	Odor On Breath
	Intoxication
	Difficulty Focusing
	Glazedappearance
	Uncharacteriscally
	Passive Behavior
	Sudden Deterioration In Personal Appearance
	Absenteeism
	Irritability
	Flushed Skin
	Loss Of Memory
	Focus Of Social Events
	Changes In Peer Group Association
	Alienation From Family
	Dysfunction In School Performance

These substances effect different persons in different ways. For instance women are affected by alcohol differently than men. This is due to the lower amounts of muscle tissue that women usually have from men. This muscle tissue contains fluid that is used to dilute the alcohol. Therefore, a female might experience increased levels of intoxication before a male.

Constricted pupils are an indication of the use of Depressant chemical such as Alcohol.

Also Known As: - Beer - Wine - Champagne - Wine Coolers - Liquor - Whiskey Effects Of Use - Liver Damage - Developmental Delays - Alcohol Poisoning

Persons who consume large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time may experience “alcohol poisoning.” This state of intoxication is serious and may require immediate medical attention. These individuals may exhibit the following symptoms:

- Unconsciousness and the inability to be awakened
- Cold, clammy or unusually pale skin
- Slowed and irregular breathing
- Vomiting while in the state of unconsciousness, and not waking up

Average Number of Drinks	Blood Alcohol Content	Behavior
1-2	5%	- Judgement impaired - Decrease in coordination and alertness - Increased risk of collision while driving
3-5	10%	- Significantly slowed reaction time - Impaired muscle control and speech - Limited vision - Loss of self control - Greatly increased risk of collision
6-7	15%	- Consistant and dramatic loss of reaction time
8-10	20%	- Loss of equilibrium - Depressed sensory and motor capabilities - Double vision and legal blindness - Not suitable to drive for up to ten hours
10-14	20% - 35%	- Staggering and severe motor impairment - Unaware of surroundings - For some people this can be a legal dosage
14-20	40%	- Severe circulatory and respitory depression - Alcohol poisoning/overdose